Nontraditional Courthouse Wedding Ceremony and Reception at Curtis Manor

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February 24, 2025

Courthouse wedding ceremony at the Town of Clay Courthouse.
Nontraditional wedding including a courthouse wedding ceremony.

The beautiful thing about weddings is that you can plan your special day however you want! You absolutely don’t have to follow a traditional wedding day. I love how Michelle and Matthew planned their wedding around what was most important to them and fit their style! They had a small courthouse wedding ceremony followed by a cocktail hour and reception at Curtis Manor. It was such a lovely day! Keep reading for all the details of the Taddeos nontraditional wedding in Oswego, NY! 

Bride looking at her wedding dress before her courthouse wedding ceremony.
Bride getting ready before her courthouse wedding ceremony and reception at Curtis Manor.
Groom seeing his bride for the first time during their first look.
Bride wiping her tears during their first look.
Bride and groom kissing during their first look before their courthouse wedding ceremony.

Getting Ready and First Look Moments

Michelle and Matthew decided not to have a wedding party so they spent the morning peacefully getting ready before heading to the courthouse to exchange vows. Michelle had such a sweet first look with her father after getting ready. Before the courthouse wedding ceremony, Michelle and Matthew shared their first look and it was so precious watching Matthew see his beautiful bride for the first time!

Bride and groom holding hands during their courthouse wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom kissing after saying "I do" during their courthouse wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom smiling with their dog after getting married.

Intimate Courthouse Wedding Ceremony

Michelle and Matthew’s courthouse wedding ceremony at the Town of Clay Courthouse was just as romantic as any other wedding! They were surrounded by their closest family and friends (and their precious pup). Michelle looked breathtaking in her wedding dress and Matthew was smitten with her. The ceremony was small and simple, yet it was everything they needed to make their love official! 

Bride and groom kissing in the reflection of the mirror at their reception at Curtis Manor.
The newlyweds kissing on the steps at Curtis Manor.
Bride and groom looking into each others eyes.
Close up of the bride and groom's wedding rings.
Bride and groom about to kiss by a lake at Curtis Manor.

Love-Filled Wedding Portraits and Reception at Curtis Manor

A little after their courthouse wedding ceremony, they hosted a lively reception for all their loved ones at Curtis Manor. One of the best parts of their day was arriving at the venue before anyone else, giving them a full hour for wedding portraits without any rush or interruptions! It was so romantic and special having this time just for them, soaking in the day and their love for each other. Everyone enjoyed the reception and danced the night away. It was so much fun to capture!

Bride and groom having their first dance at Curtis Manor after their courthouse wedding ceremony.

Ready for Your Courthouse Wedding Ceremony or Wedding at Curtis Manor? 

Let Michelle and Matthew be a reminder that you don’t have to follow tradition. If you want to plan something different, I’m all for it! I’d love to be a part of your special day and capture what makes your love unique. You can learn all about me here and contact me here to start planning your nontraditional wedding! Until then, read more love stories on the blog. I can’t wait!

Kaitlyn Nicole Photography | Luxury Maryland & Pennsylvania Wedding Photographer

View more of Michelle and Matthew’s courthouse wedding ceremony and wedding day at Curtis Manor below! 

Wedding stationary, wedding rings, heels, and flowers.
Bride getting her makeup done.
Bride in a robe drinking a mimosa.
Bride putting on perfume before her courthouse wedding ceremony.
Bridal bouquet, heels, and wedding gown.
Bride sitting on a couch in her wedding dress.
Bride holding her wedding dress before her wedding at Curtis Manor.
Bride putting on her wedding heels.
Bride having a first look with her father.
Bride's father seeing her dressed in her wedding dress for the first time.
Bride and her father hugging during their first look.
Bride and groom entering their courthouse wedding ceremony at Town of Clay, greeted by their family.
Bride smiling really big at her soon to be husband before the courthouse wedding ceremony.
Groom looking at his bride romantically at their courthouse wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom putting on their wedding rings during the courthouse wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom holding hands while saying vows at their courthouse wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom kissing at their courthouse wedding ceremony.
The newlyweds and all their family and friends who came to their courthouse wedding ceremony.
Wedding portraits with their sweet puppy.
Bride, groom, and their dog all holding hands.
Bride and groom kissing while their dog smiles.
Bride and groom smiling during wedding portraits at Curtis Manor.
Bride looking into her husband's face outside Curtis Manor.
Bride and groom looking at each other romantically.
Bride and groom kissing passionately.
Bride and groom kissing under the bride's veil after their courthouse wedding ceremony.
Bridal portrait of the bride in her wedding dress holding her bridal bouquet.
Bride and groom looking off into the distance at Curtis Manor.
Groom holding his suit jacket.
Groom dipping his wife for a kiss after their courthouse wedding ceremony.
Bride holding her husband while standing on the steps at Curtis Manor.
Bride and groom holding their wedding rings up in the sky.
Groom kissing his wife's head as she leans into him.
Close up of the bride's wedding dress sleeves and wedding rings.
Close up of the grooms hands on his bride's neck.
Bride and groom enjoying a first dance after their courthouse wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom kissing by a a neon sign at their wedding reception at Curtis Manor.
Bride laughing during their first dance.
Bride and groom holding custom champagne glasses during their reception.
Bride dancing with friends with fun sunglasses on during the reception at Curtis Manor.
Bride and groom dancing playfully on the dance floor at Curtis Manor.
Groom and guests laughing outside the wedding reception.

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